The Wisconsin Badgers added a key piece to their 2026 recruiting class this week, officially signing three-star tight end Jack Sievers - a 6’6”, 240-pound athlete out of Washington with the kind of speed and athleticism that jumps off the tape.
Sievers may not have been the most hyped name in the class, but make no mistake: this is a sneaky-good pickup for Luke Fickell and his staff. At a program that’s long leaned on physical, in-line tight ends to support the run game, Sievers brings something a little different - a vertical threat with track speed and the frame to grow into a matchup nightmare.
He committed to the Badgers over a solid list of offers that included Oklahoma, Minnesota, Cal, and Boise State, among others. That kind of competition tells you Wisconsin saw something early and made a strong push.
And it’s not hard to see why. Sievers has the tools to stretch the field and create mismatches against linebackers and safeties - something Wisconsin hasn’t consistently had at the position in recent years.
This is also part of a broader trend in Madison. Over the last few classes, the Badgers have clearly made a shift toward adding more athleticism at tight end.
Sievers fits that mold - long, fast, and still developing physically. He’s not just a big body to line up next to the tackle; he’s a weapon in the passing game.
And in an evolving Wisconsin offense, that kind of versatility is becoming more and more valuable.
The signing also comes as the tight end picture for the class takes a turn. Initially, Wisconsin looked set to bring in two players at the position.
But former commit Jack Janda, who had been in the fold as a tight end, made a position switch this fall to defensive line and ultimately flipped his commitment to Iowa. That opened the door for Sievers to potentially be the lone tight end in the class - and a focal point moving forward.
Sievers is the 11th player to sign with Wisconsin in the 2026 cycle, joining a group that’s shaping up to be well-rounded and filled with potential difference-makers. The class includes defensive linemen Arthur Scott and Djidjou Bah, cornerbacks Carsen Eloms and Donovan Dunmore, running back Qwantavius Wiggins, wide receivers Keeyshawn Tabuteau and Zion Legree, offensive lineman Brady Bekkenhuis, linebacker Ben Wenzel, and edge rusher Yahya Gaad.
For Fickell and his staff, the 2026 class continues to reflect a clear identity - one that blends size and toughness with speed and upside. And with Sievers now officially in the fold, the Badgers may have found a tight end who can help stretch the field and reshape the position’s role in their offense.